After retiring from his career as a football player, Capela went on to work as technical director in the Algarve region for club like Quarteirense, Grupo Desportivo Lagoa, Portimonense and Esperança Lagos until 2010.

In August 2014, Capela joined Morocco side Wydad AC, and returned to the role of technical director where he steered the club to win the 2014–15 Botola title.

[4] On 15 February 2015, Capela joined Lithuanian side FK Kruoja Pakruojis as head coach.

In January 2024, Capela was announced by DPMM as their head coach ahead of their 2024–25 Singapore Premier League season campaign.

[1] While managing the professional club side, he was given an opportunity to coach the Brunei national football team in June 2024.